Intern Trainee - (2) Land and Minerals (Open)

Kind of Work

Job Duties

The Land and Minerals Department is hiring two (2) summer interns. The primary focus of these internships will be to perform field forestry tasks including, but not limited to, tree planting inspections, regeneration checks, timber sale preparation and administration, marking pine plantations, native plant community classification, cabin lease inspections and other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Features of Work

WORK LOCATIONS:

There are two locations for these internships:

One Intern Trainee will be located at the Land & Minerals North Area:

7820 Highway 135, Virginia MN

(Cook, Ely, Virginia)

The other Intern Trainee will be located at the Land & Minerals South Area:

5713 Old Miller Trunk Highway, Pike Lake, MN

(Duluth)

Position Information

• Internships run for 3 calendar months generally between May and August 2026.
• The workday is 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday equaling 37.5 hours per week.
• Interns will be working outside in remote wooded areas in all weather conditions and will be exposed to insects, forest plants, and animals.
• Please note housing will not be provided during the internship period.
  
  

Work Environment

Special Skills

The ability to navigate and work independently on forested lands.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)

• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of Forestry/Natural Resources or related studies by May 2026 in a forestry program accredited or recognized by the Society of American Foresters.
• Preference will be given to individuals who have completed course work in Silviculture Dendrology, Map orienteering, Aerial photo interpretation, Native plant identification, Surveying, Forest Measurements and Geographic Information Systems.
• Possession of a valid driver's license required.
  
  

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the appointing authority for consideration.

Tentative Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule

• January 6, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin.
• Mid-February 2026 - Interviews to be conducted (varies by location)
  
  

Physical-medical Standards

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

Drug Testing

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Background Check

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

Non-discrimination

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Employees appointed to Non-Permanent positions are not eligible for benefits.

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I understand that I am required to attach copies of unofficial transcript(s) to my application, or equivalent proof of attendance, to be awarded credit for any claimed educational qualifications. Note: By answering "No," we will not be able to accept your application.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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At which St. Louis County location(s) would you be willing to work? (Please check all that apply.)

• Land & Minerals South Area (Duluth/Pike Lake)
• Land & Minerals North Area (Cook, Ely, Virginia)
  
  

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Which describes your highest level of education completed?

• 2 years of coursework completed in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Services or related field
• More than 1 but less than 2 years of coursework completed in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Services or related field
• Less than 1 year of coursework completed in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Services or related field at time of application submittal, but will have 1 year of coursework completed by May 2025.
• Less than 1 year of coursework completed in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Services or related field.
  
  

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Which of the following courses have you completed? (Please check all that apply.)

• Silviculture
• Dendrology
• Map Orientation
• Aerial Photo Identification
• Native Plant Identification
• Surveying
  
  

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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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• No
• Required Question